Dellen is a late addition to the roster, joining the squad just after the beginning of fall camp...eligible immediately...brings great size and strength to the offensive line...an inexperienced player but a quick learner...played on high school teams as a freshman and sophomore, and wrestled one season,but has not played competitively since 2008...has been working in private business past two years, but made the decision in spring to enroll at Tech...approached coaches following spring game about ossibility of joining the team...was slated for walk-on role once school begane, but filled roster slot when a position opened...will work at guard spot...unlimited potential.

BEFORE TECH: After graduating with Honors from high school in 2010, attended Tennessee Technology Center in Crossville and graduated in November 2011...entered work force following graduation from TTCC.

HIGH SCHOOL: Spent freshman season at Cumberland County High School playing on junior varsity squad for coach Marty Davis...transfered to Stone Memorial High School where he played one season for coach Schultz...because of county transfer rules, was limited to junior varsity squad...following football season, he was a member of the wrestling team for one year for coach Parker...placed second in region JV in heavyweight division.

PERSONAL: The son of Douglas and Mary Ann Hash...born Jaunuary 2, 1992 in Rockwood, Tenn...full name is Dellen Douglas Hash...majoring in pre-law.